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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.28, 12,799.60 and 5,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.28, 12,799.60 and 5,083.44 is: 7,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.28 : 12,799.60 = 5,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.28/12,799.60 = 5,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.28x = 12,799.60 × 5,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.28x = 65,065,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,998.62/9,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.99

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